PrivateUrbanRockford University
Rockford, Illinois 61108-2311
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Rockford University is a private institution in Rockford with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 984, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 956 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,794 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,066.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •1890) Rockford Female Seminary was founded in 1847 as the sister college of Beloit College, which had been founded the year before.
- •Anna Peck Sill served as principal for the first 35 years.
- •In 1890, the seminary's trustees voted to offer a full college curriculum, which led to the name changing to "Rockford College" in 1892.
- •In 1896, Phebe Temperance Sutliff became the school's president, continuing in that role until 1901.
- •Men were first granted admission to the university at the beginning of the 1955–1956 school year.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 984
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (46)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + city premium
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